Blonder-Tongue BIDA75A-43 49-750MHz Broadband Distribution Amplifier

The BIDA 5800 and 5900 Series are professional quality, two-way broadband indoor distribution amplifiers. These amplifiers are ideal for multi-channel RF distribution systems for which the input source is a “cable drop” or the output of a MATV/ SMATV/CATV headend.

The BIDA 5800 Series features models having RF bandwidths of 550,750, 860 and 1000 MHz. Push-pull and power-doubling hybrid amplifier technologies are available on the two series. Both the BIDA 5800 and 5900 series are factory equipped for 2-way operation. The 5800 series has a 36/49 MHz split where the 5900 series has a 42/54 MHz (reverse/forward) split. Both series leave the factory set for passive return path operation. Active return path operation can easily be accomplished by reconfiguring a few internal jumpers.

The BIDA 5800/5900 Series utilizes an external power transformer providing 26 VAC to the amplifier. This enables the amplifiers to be remotely powered via low voltage AC wiring should a 120 VAC electrical outlet not be in close proximity to the desired amplifer location.

Features:

• Interstage Variable Gain and Slope Controls
• Optional Plug-in Fixed Equalizer and Attenuator Capability For Input Signal Conditioning
• Integrated Return Path Configurable for either Passive or Active Operation
• Push-Pull and Powering Doubling Hybrid Models Available
• Input and Output Test Ports
• Large Heat Sinks for Exceptional Heat Dissipation

Specifications:

• Gain Control Range: 10 dB
• Slope Control Range: 8 dB
• Hum Modulation: 70 dB
• Impedance - All Ports : 75 Ohm
• Return Loss:
  • Input: 16 dB
  • Output: 16 dB
• Size (LxWxH):
  • 7.25 x 3.25 x 10.25 in.
  • 18.42 x 8.26 x 26.04 cm
• Weight:
  • 6 lbs.
  • 2.7 kg
• Power Requirements: 117VAC, 60Hz Power
• Frequency Range (MHz): 49-750
• Channel Loading: 110
• Flatness (dB): +/- 0.7
• Hybrid Technology (dB): Push-Pull
• Gain (dB): 50
• Noise Figure (dB) (a): 8.5
• Output Level (dBmV): 36/44
• Test Port Level: Input/Output (dB): -30, +/-2
• Composite Triple Beat - CTB (dB) (b): -56
• Cross Modulation - XMOD (dB) (b): -60
• Composite Second Order - CSO (dB) (b): -59